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From Ogisawa Station, the entrance to the Nagano side of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, the Kurobe Dam is only 16 minutes away by Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus. Today, I got off the bus and went up to the Dam Observation Deck, the highest point of the Kurobe Dam, and then took the somewhat thrilling outer stairs (pictured) to the New Observation Plaza.
[Kurobe Dam・Outer Stairs]

After enjoying Kurobe Dam’s famous sightseeing water discharge, which started on 6/26 (Wed.), from the water discharge viewing stage located midway along the external staircase, I continued on and experienced the power and spray of the water at the Rainbow Terrace (pictured) located in the new observation area. With the sun shining this morning, I was also able to see a double rainbow from the top of the dam.
[Kurobe Dam・Rainbow Terrace]

Many people are likely curious about how Japan’s tallest dam (186 meters) was constructed in a location surrounded by 3,000-meter mountains. A visit to the replica tunnel set and the footage used in the movie ‘Kurobe no Taiyo’ at the new observation area can help you understand the construction process.
[Kurobe Dam・New Observation Area]

The sightseeing boat on Lake Kurobe, known as Garube, will end its long service this season. As a result, various plans are in preparation to commemorate and celebrate the occasion through the “Garube Last Year Campaign.” Currently you can get a commemorative badge when you buy a ticket for the boat (pictured, optional, while supplies last.)
[Kurobe Dam]

[Kurobe Dam]
*Location … Omachi, Nagano Prefecture & Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture
*Operating Period … April 15, 2024 – November 30, 2024
*Fare … Round trip by electric bus (Ogisawa – Kurobe Dam): JPY3,200 for adults, JPY1,600 for elementary school students
*Parking … Ogisawa Station: JPY1,000/day for passenger cars (free parking is also available)

[Kurobe Lake Cruise Ship Garve]
*Operating Period … June 1, 2024 – November 10, 2024
*Fare … JPY1,200 for adults, JPY600 for elementary school students

[Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route]
*Location … Omachi, Nagano Prefecture & Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture
*Opening period … April 15, 2024 – November 30, 2024
*Ougisawa Station Parking lot … JPY1,000/12 hours for passenger cars (*Free parking is also available)
*Required time … Approximately 1 hour from Hakuba Village to Ogisawa Station by car.
*Transportation from Ogisawa to Murodo … JPY12,300 round trip for adults, JPY6,150 for children
　
reported by Snownavi